It's time to list your pet-friendly holiday property on Search and Stay as new research shows that more Aussie dogs are taking holidays in 2022. As borders open and Aussies get back into the swing of regular travels, the family doggo will not be missing out. According to the current study, more dog owners than ever say they will take the fur baby with them this year.
Australian dogs are set to travel more than ever in 2022, with 2 million Aussie households planning a holiday with their dog.
- 2 in 5 dog owners say their dog is better behaved (39%), happier (40%), more playful (55%) and wags their tail more (48%) on holidays
- More than half of Aussie dog owners prefer beach holidays (51%) with their pets, followed by country escapes (26%)
- New South Wales is the most pet-friendly destination in the county, followed closely by Victoria and Queensland.
- More than half (55%) of Aussie dog owners are already planning travel trips with their four-legged friends this year and are most excited to visit a beach location (51%) and to form a stronger bond with their dog (33%).
This is a great opportunity for holiday rental owners who have pet-friendly properties listed on Search and Stay to enjoy more bookings. Two in five dog owners (41%) say that the holiday becomes more enjoyable for them when they take their pets away with them. Two in five dog owners say that their dogs appear happier (40%) and better behaved (39%). At least half of dog owners say they can tell their dog/s are happy as they become more playful (55%), excited to meet new people and explore new things (51%) and wag their tail more (48%) on holidays!
With easy listing and no owner charges or fees on Search and Stay, holiday property owners can tap into the 2 million Aussie households planning a holiday with their dog.
Now, Australia’s top spots to find a pet-friendly holiday rental (based on destinations with the most holiday homes that welcome pets):
1. Rye, Morning Peninsula, VIC
2. Cowes, Phillip Island, VIC
3. Culburra Beach, South Coast, NSW
4. Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road, VIC
5. Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, VIC.
Particularly, If you have a pet-friendly holiday rental in Victoria or your holiday house that welcomes dogs is in New South Wales, list now on Search and Stay at no cost, click here.
